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Astrid Harper, a rising star with the dream of joining the American Ballet Theatre, mentors a bright young dancer named Maya. As they practice together, Astrid shares the lessons she learned from her own beginnings—how dedication, courage and a belief in oneself can turn a beginner into a Firebird on stage.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Misty Copeland
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